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Mattawa OPP Police Press Releases

James PAPP Facing Weapons Charges

(MATTAWA, ON) – A response to a well-being check has led to firearms-related charges following an extensive police operation in Mattawa and surrounding areas.

On Sunday May 18, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a person in crisis who had entered a wooded area in Mattawa. While it was not initially confirmed whether the individual was armed, police received information indicating the person had access to a firearm.

The OPP deployed specialized resources, including the Emergency Response Team (ERT), Canine Unit, Crisis Negotiators, Aviation, and Critical Incident Command (CIC), to assist with the investigation and ensure public safety.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., the individual was located near Burritts Road in Papineau-Cameron Township by members of the ERT and Canine Unit. The person was taken into custody without incident.

As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in Mattawa, where firearms were seized as a result of unauthorized possession.

As a result, James PAPP, 35 years-of-age from Mattawa, was charged with:

•             Unauthorized possession of a firearm

•             Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm – two counts

•             Unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in North Bay on May 21, 2025.

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Arrest Following Hit & Run

(MATTAWA, ON) – An arrest has been made in connection with a hit-and-run collision involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) in Mattawa.

On Thursday April 3, 2025, at approximately 6:45 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision in a parking lot on Turcotte Park Road in Mattawa. The investigation revealed that an ATV was travelling at a high rate of speed, lost control and collided with the driver’s side of the vehicle. The ATV driver was ejected but got back on the vehicle and fled the scene without providing any information.

Through continued investigation, police were able to identify both the driver and the ATV involved.

On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, officers located the accused at a residence on John Street in Mattawa. When police attempted to make the arrest, the individual fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the accused was taken into custody.

As a result, Jordan CURRAN, 33-years-of-age from Mattawa has been charged with:

·        Fail to stop after accident

·        Obstruct peace officer

·        Careless driving

·        Drive off-road vehicle – no insurance

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Tuesday May 6, 2025, in North Bay.

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Shawn MILLER Was Arrested Again

(MATTAWA, ON) – A Mattawa resident is facing criminal charges related to stolen property.

On October 2, 2024, the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), investigated an occurrence involving several stolen items located on a property associated to the accused.

A search of a property on Highway 533 in Mattawan Township, led to the seizure of a stolen 2012 Tracer Ultralight Travel Trailer, a 2021 Can Am UTV, a 700-watt generator, a compound bow, a crossbow, and a second generator.    

As a result of the investigation, Shawn MILLER, 51-years-of-age, from Mattawa was charged with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
  • Fail to comply with release order
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to Prohibition Order
  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine

The accused appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in North Bay on October 2, 2024, and was remanded into custody.

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to please contact the North Bay OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Reference # RM24240107

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com . Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2000.

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Deleho STERLING – Drunk Driving

(MATTAWA, ON) – Single motor vehicle collision results in driver charged for impaired operation and other offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).  

On September 1, 2024, at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Mattawa Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision involving a vehicle on Burritts Road, Papineau Cameron Township. Upon arrival, the vehicle was flipped over in the ditch. 

There were two occupants in the vehicle and the Nipissing District Ambulance transported the passenger to hospital where they were treated for minor injuries. The driver was arrested and brought to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing. 

Deleho STERLING, 27 years-of-age from AJAX has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired – alcohol
  • Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Careless driving causing bodily harm
  • Possess more than one licence
  • Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available

The accused’s drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 14 days. They are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on October 8, 2024. 

The OPP remind motorists to please report suspected impaired driving. Dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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